working out

I can't wait to be able to have a crazy workout again. I'm craving some good exercise burn right about now. I wish I could run (played soccer for 12, just stopped this year.. Very sad) but I can't. I can't even walk around the house without being able to breathe lol. I'm gonna start working out again as soon as possible. I miss it!!! Anyone else miss the tougher exercises we can't do now that we are in our third trimesters?

I can't wait to be able to have a crazy workout again. I'm craving some good exercise burn right about now. I wish I could run (played soccer for 12, just stopped this year.. Very sad) but I can't. I can't even walk around the house without being able to breathe lol. I'm gonna start working out again as soon as possible. I miss it!!! Anyone else miss the tougher exercises we can't do now that we are in our third trimesters?

OMG I know exactly how you feel! I can't wait to get back on the protein shakes, regular higher dose multivitamins and free weights workouts like there is no tomorrow. Right now walking up a flight of stairs seems difficult enough, lol!!

OMG I know exactly how you feel! I can't wait to get back on the protein shakes, regular higher dose multivitamins and free weights workouts like there is no tomorrow. Right now walking up a flight of stairs seems difficult enough, lol!!

I'm still working out. Maybe start with a low impact work out and slowly build your way up? I used to ride my bike everywhere but opted for a stationary bike for safety reasons. I just ride for 25 minutes while doing a few reps with 3lb weights (I'm a wimp) and build up a small sweat. Obviously, I try not to overdo it and if I'm feeling too exhausted, I don't push it. I've heard it's good to stay in shape throughout pregnancy. I hope it preps me for labour!

I'm still working out. Maybe start with a low impact work out and slowly build your way up? I used to ride my bike everywhere but opted for a stationary bike for safety reasons. I just ride for 25 minutes while doing a few reps with 3lb weights (I'm a wimp) and build up a small sweat. Obviously, I try not to overdo it and if I'm feeling too exhausted, I don't push it. I've heard it's good to stay in shape throughout pregnancy. I hope it preps me for labour!

Oh definitely! I soooo miss pushing a workout to the point of exhaustion. I still workout a little but don't push real hard because yep, I get out of breath pretty quickly too. I just wish they had prenatal exercise classes for pregnant women who are experienced exercisers. Every prenatal class/video I've tried is like a class for geriatrics. Sigh

Oh definitely! I soooo miss pushing a workout to the point of exhaustion. I still workout a little but don't push real hard because yep, I get out of breath pretty quickly too. I just wish they had prenatal exercise classes for pregnant women who are experienced exercisers. Every prenatal class/video I've tried is like a class for geriatrics. Sigh

Yup definitely miss running through the park with my iPod pumping and feeling the burn. Can't wait till I get the green light to exercise. It's hard enough getting in and out of the car. My DH has mastered the gentle push to get me out of the car lol.

Yup definitely miss running through the park with my iPod pumping and feeling the burn. Can't wait till I get the green light to exercise. It's hard enough getting in and out of the car. My DH has mastered the gentle push to get me out of the car lol.

Oh aren't you lucky? Lol. My SO laughs at me until I can do it myself. At the moment, our mattress is on the floor and so for me to get up... Basically from the floor to a standing position... From laying down... Yeah. Takes me a good five to ten minutes lol

Oh aren't you lucky? Lol. My SO laughs at me until I can do it myself. At the moment, our mattress is on the floor and so for me to get up... Basically from the floor to a standing position... From laying down... Yeah. Takes me a good five to ten minutes lol

I still get out and sweat - but I'm just powerwalking now, nothing else. It feels great to at least get out and walk for an hour. I am definitely looking forward to getting back to normal My dh too - he likes to exercise with me and has really slacked off this pregnancy.

I still get out and sweat - but I'm just powerwalking now, nothing else. It feels great to at least get out and walk for an hour. I am definitely looking forward to getting back to normal My dh too - he likes to exercise with me and has really slacked off this pregnancy.

I should say that I do still workout 3X a week- cardio, free weights, leg exercises with my Power Yoga class. It's good being an instructor- it pushes me to do it! BUT, I cannot wait to really get into it and do a nice full workout. My blood return is very slow, so I have to take it easy.

I should say that I do still workout 3X a week- cardio, free weights, leg exercises with my Power Yoga class. It's good being an instructor- it pushes me to do it! BUT, I cannot wait to really get into it and do a nice full workout. My blood return is very slow, so I have to take it easy.

For those of you who live without snow, a great light workout I did yesterday was "ski walking."

You get either a pair of hiking poles or else some shorter cross country ski poles and go for walks on park trails (or ski trails if you are still waiting for snow like I am).

Walking with the poles allows a really nice full-body workout that is low impact, and relatively safe because you have the poles to support you and assist with balance. It also gives you a little bit more cardio than just plain walking, because you're using both upper and lower body.

Plus you can tailor it to your fitness level- walk slower if you are not fit, walk faster if you are.

And if you take exaggerated long, slow strides it really helps stretch out and strengthen your hip and pelvic muscles, which will be helpful at birth.

I have been getting kind of stir crazy with not as much exercise, so Saturday I did some really lazy elliptical at the gym and yesterday took the dogs ski walking. Today I have that pleasantly "wrung out" feeling you get the day after a good workout. *sigh of relief*

For those of you who live without snow, a great light workout I did yesterday was "ski walking."

You get either a pair of hiking poles or else some shorter cross country ski poles and go for walks on park trails (or ski trails if you are still waiting for snow like I am).

Walking with the poles allows a really nice full-body workout that is low impact, and relatively safe because you have the poles to support you and assist with balance. It also gives you a little bit more cardio than just plain walking, because you're using both upper and lower body.

Plus you can tailor it to your fitness level- walk slower if you are not fit, walk faster if you are.

And if you take exaggerated long, slow strides it really helps stretch out and strengthen your hip and pelvic muscles, which will be helpful at birth.

I have been getting kind of stir crazy with not as much exercise, so Saturday I did some really lazy elliptical at the gym and yesterday took the dogs ski walking. Today I have that pleasantly "wrung out" feeling you get the day after a good workout. *sigh of relief*

I've been walking (when the round ligament pain isn't too bad) and swimming...slowly. NOT the same as tearing down the field after a ball. I really miss the exercise, and the social aspect of the team (although they've been great, joking that I only get one season off, so better be prepared to play next year). I've tried some aquafit classes at the pool. They really seem to be more suited to the over-60 crowd, but it's so nice to be a little weightless for a while, and to have the same running, kicking, lunging movements without worrying about wrecking my joints.

I've been walking (when the round ligament pain isn't too bad) and swimming...slowly. NOT the same as tearing down the field after a ball. I really miss the exercise, and the social aspect of the team (although they've been great, joking that I only get one season off, so better be prepared to play next year). I've tried some aquafit classes at the pool. They really seem to be more suited to the over-60 crowd, but it's so nice to be a little weightless for a while, and to have the same running, kicking, lunging movements without worrying about wrecking my joints.

Burpees. I miss burpees. Certainly never thought I'd say that! I may eat dirt doing it, but I might just crank out a few during my postdelivery high... Heavy deads, too, but it's gonna be a while before I'm back up to those! I love, love, LOVE my big belly, but it sure does change the way I move! :-)

Burpees. I miss burpees. Certainly never thought I'd say that! I may eat dirt doing it, but I might just crank out a few during my postdelivery high... Heavy deads, too, but it's gonna be a while before I'm back up to those! I love, love, LOVE my big belly, but it sure does change the way I move! :-)

I've been unable to exercise per my OB due to premature labor contractions and some other issues ... I can't wait to hit the gym again. I really miss spin class and I was starting to run again when I got pregnant. It's all been put on hold .. Oh well - not too much longer to go :)

I've been unable to exercise per my OB due to premature labor contractions and some other issues ... I can't wait to hit the gym again. I really miss spin class and I was starting to run again when I got pregnant. It's all been put on hold .. Oh well - not too much longer to go :)

Psshhh....putting the crib and changing table together last night WAS a tough workout. Hahaha. :) My DH was laughing at me a couple days ago because I was singing twinkle twinkle to my DD, and had to take these deep breaths after almost every verse. :)

Psshhh....putting the crib and changing table together last night WAS a tough workout. Hahaha. :) My DH was laughing at me a couple days ago because I was singing twinkle twinkle to my DD, and had to take these deep breaths after almost every verse. :)

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